City Council

7. Initiating the Proposition 218 Procedure for a Proposed Five-Year Solid Waste Services Rate\nIncrease\nRecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:\nMeeting of the\nBell City Council and Related Agencies\nJuly 24, 2024\n1. Authorize staff to initiate the Proposition 218 Process\n2. Send all City ratepayers a public notice of intent to adjust rates for solid waste\nservices over a period of five (5) years based on a set schedule of rates\n(Attachment 1), and\n3. Set a Public Hearing with majority protest process on September 11, 2024, for the\nCity Council’s final consideration of the proposed rate schedule and an attendant\n“Amended and Restated Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Comprehensive Solid\nWaste Services” establishing new State-mandated expansions upon the City’s\nrefuse services.\nConsent Calendar\nThe following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They\nare acted upon by the City Council and related authorities at one time without discussion. The\nreading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember\nrequests otherwise.\nRecommendation: Approve agenda items 8-9.